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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.33, 449.73 and 255.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.33, 449.73 and 255.86 is: 384.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.33 : 449.73 = 255.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.33/449.73 = 255.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.33x = 449.73 × 255.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.33x = 115,065.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,065.67/299.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.42

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